Shop Laborer

SHOP LABORER

Location:

Sterling, Virginia

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay Rate:

$17.00 / hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable Shop Laborer to support daily fabrication and general labor activities in a fast‐paced shop environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‐on work, learning new skills, and contributing to a team that builds and prepares materials for welding, fabrication, and production. Candidates must have reliable transportation, valid ID, and composite‐toe or steel‐toe shoes. One in‐person interview is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist shop employees with general labor and fabrication tasks
• Load, unload, move, and organize materials, tools, and equipment
• Prepare materials for welding, cutting, grinding, and other shop processes
• Operate basic hand and power tools as directed
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, equipment, and shop spaces
• Measure, cut, drill, grind, and perform other basic shop tasks as trained
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Help maintain inventory of materials and supplies
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and staging materials
• Support welders, fabricators, and supervisors with daily shop activities
• Perform additional general labor duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Previous shop, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to work safely around machinery, tools, steel, and other materials
• Ability to lift and move materials as required
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools is a plus
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment
  

Preferred Traits

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable and punctual
• Team‐oriented mindset
• Self‐motivated with the ability to stay productive throughout the shift
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and climbing
• Ability to work around noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures
  

Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Active fabrication shop with machinery, tools, steel materials, and ongoing production
• Fast‐paced, hands‐on environment requiring consistent safety awareness
• Collaborative team focused on quality, efficiency, and safe work practices